Originally published in 1942, this book is an introduction to the study of bird psychology. Armstrong covers a wide variety of subjects relating to 'ceremonials' and other rituals conducted by various species of birds, including social hierarchy, courtship, song and arena displays. The text is illustrated with a variety of photographs illustrating some of the practices described. This book will be valuable to anyone with an interest in the conduct and communication of birds.
Originally published in 1942, this book is an introduction to the study of bird psychology. Armstrong covers a wide variety of subjects relating to 'ceremonials' and other rituals conducted by various species of birds, including social hierarchy, courtship, song and arena displays. The text is illustrated with a variety of photographs illustrating some of the practices described. This book will be valuable to anyone with an interest in the conduct and communication of birds.
List of illustrations Preface 1. The ceremonial of the gannet 2. The evolution of nest-building 3. Courtship feeding 4. Ceremonial gaping 5. The significance of related ceremonies 6. Disablement reactions. I. Trance-states 7. Disablement reactions. II. 'Injury-feigning' 8. The expression of the emotions 9. Greeting and other ceremonies 10. Mutual and reciprocal ceremonies 11. The evolution of social ceremonies 12. The function of social ceremonies 13. The social hierarchy in bird life 14. The dances of birds and men 15. Arena displays 16. Arena displays and sex ratio 17. Territory, song and song-flight 18. The significance of display 19. The relationship between the physiological and psychological aspects of display List of scientific names Bibliography Index: Part I. Birds and other organisms Part II. Subjects Part III. Authors.
List of illustrations Preface 1. The ceremonial of the gannet 2. The evolution of nest-building 3. Courtship feeding 4. Ceremonial gaping 5. The significance of related ceremonies 6. Disablement reactions. I. Trance-states 7. Disablement reactions. II. 'Injury-feigning' 8. The expression of the emotions 9. Greeting and other ceremonies 10. Mutual and reciprocal ceremonies 11. The evolution of social ceremonies 12. The function of social ceremonies 13. The social hierarchy in bird life 14. The dances of birds and men 15. Arena displays 16. Arena displays and sex ratio 17. Territory, song and song-flight 18. The significance of display 19. The relationship between the physiological and psychological aspects of display List of scientific names Bibliography Index: Part I. Birds and other organisms Part II. Subjects Part III. Authors.
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